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The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife Health
The Hormone Solution is a top-ranked women's health podcast focused on perimenopause, menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), weight gain, metabolism, thyroid health, and midlife transformation. Hosted by Certified Hormone Specialist Karen Martel, this show helps women in their 40s and 50s understand what's really happening with their hormones — and what to do about it. If you're struggling with perimenopause symptoms, menopause weight gain, estrogen dominance, low progesterone…
Episodes
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthThe Menopause Metabolic Storm: Why Estrogen Loss Makes Weight Gain So Hard to Escape
Are you ready for a true masterclass? In this solo episode, I'm diving deep into estrogen and metabolic health—and trust me, this one challenged even me. Is…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: From Breast Cancer to Bone Health: The Uncharted Territory of HRT & Chronic Diseases in Menopause with Dr. Elizabeth Yurth
Listen to the full peptide here: https://karenmartel.com/blogs/podcast/from-breast-cancer-to-bone-health-the-uncharted-territory-of-hrt-chronic-diseases-in-meno…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthThe Mental Health Crisis No One Is Linking to Hormones with Dr. Louise Newson
Why are so many of us blindsided by anxiety, depression, rage, or even suicidal thoughts in midlife? And why are hormones so often left out of the…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthCopper Peptides & Exosomes: The Skin Regeneration Breakthrough for Women Over 40
Have you looked in the mirror lately and wondered, when did my skin change like this? In this episode, I'm joined by Debbi Barber (founder of Vitali…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthThe Hormone–Histamine Connection Doctors Aren't Talking About
In this Hormone Hotline episode, I'm answering a powerful question about estrogen HRT, histamine intolerance, and mast cell activation during perimenopause and…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: The New Science of Midlife Fat Gain + The Top Strategies for Menopause Weight Loss with Dr. Bill Campbell
Welcome to Quick Hits — where we bring you the most impactful moments from past episodes in under 15 minutes. Today's clip comes from one of our most replayed…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthThe Gut–Vagina–Brain Connection: The Hidden Reason Women Lose Libido After 40 with Dr. Betsy Greenleaf
Vaginal dryness, recurrent infections, low libido...why are we told this is "just hormones" and something we have to tolerate? In this episode, I sit down with…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: The Women's Hormone Masterclass: A Deep Dive Into Testosterone, Dutasteride, SHBG, & Menopause Weight Gain with Dr. Kyle Gillett
Listen to the full episode Download the full episode on Apple or on your favorite podcast platforms. In this quick hits I sit down with Dr. Gillett, to exam…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthAm I in Perimenopause? How to Tell What Phase You're In
If you had told me at 40 that perimenopause would turn my world upside down, I would've laughed. As a nutritionist specializing in women's hormones, I thought…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: Navy SEAL Health Hacks: Sleep, Peptides, Psychedelics, Brain Health, and Hormones with Dr. Kirk Parsley
Welcome to Quick Hits — where we bring you the most impactful moments from past episodes in under 15 minutes. Today's clip comes from one of our most replayed…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthThe Peptide Revolution: GLP-1s — What Works, What's Hype, What's Risky with Jay Campbell
Jay Campbell—five-time international bestselling author, founder of BioLongevity Labs, and one of the original voices in the peptide world—is here to unpack…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthMenopause Ages You 9–20 Years… Unless You Do This with Nikolina Lauc
In this episode, I sit down with Nikolina Lauc, CEO and Co-Founder of GlycanAge, and we dive into a questions that should stop every midlife woman in her…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthEstrogen Dominance… or Estrogen Deficiency? Is It Safe to Start Estrogen in Perimenopause?
Welcome to the very first Hormone Hotline episode of The Hormone Solution! I'm getting straight into your real-life questions about estrogen—because why, in…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthFrom Toe Curling Orgasms to Healthy Poops: Why Oxytocin Is Essential for Midlife Women with Dr. Lindsey Berkson
What if your mood swings, anxiety, sleep issues, or loss of motivation aren't just "getting older?" What role does oxytocin really play in midlife, and why has…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthInflammaging Is Hijacking Your Hormones: The Ancient Reset Women Need in Midlife with Dr. Shivani Gupta
Do you know whether you're Vata, Pitta, or Kapha...and could that explain your stubborn symptoms in midlife? In this episode, I'm joined by my brilliant friend…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthWhy So Many Hormone Providers Get It Wrong (And How to Find One Who Doesn't)
This episode comes straight from my own lived experience of spiraling before doctor's appointments and feeling dismissed when it comes to hormones. I dig into…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthWhy You're Not Healing: Stress, Insomnia, Weight Gain & the Vagus Nerve with Dr. Navaz Nabib
Have you've tried everything from protocols, to supplements, to experts and the healing still hasn't happened? Why do so many of us stay stuck despite doing…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthWhy Waiting for Menopause Is a Mistake: The Case for Earlier HRT and Replacing Hormones the Right Way
I'm diving into why waiting until menopause to address hormones can be an incredibly costly mistake for so many women. Why are we told to "wait it out" when…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthWhy Your Gut Is Sabotaging Your Hormones (and Your Hormones Are Sabotaging Your Gut) with Kiran Krishnan
I'm sitting down with microbiome expert Kiran Krishnan to explore a question I see come up all the time: why do hormones sometimes stop responding the way they…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthGoodbye 2025: A Year of Healing, Hard Truths, and Growth
It's time to say goodbye to 2025, so let's get real about a year that looked successful for me on the outside, but sometimes felt like a reckoning on the…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthPart 2 Q&A with Karen: Cortisol Replacement, Optimal Levels, HRT Absorption Issues, Estrogen Detox, BIEST Troches, Perimenopause Confusion & More!
This episode picks up right where part one leaves off as I dive into more of your thoughtful, honest questions in the second-part of this year-end Q&A. What…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQ&A with Karen: High Ferritin, Injectable HRT, Breakthrough Bleeding, Optimizing Hormones, Histamine Intolerance and MORE!
I'm wrapping up the year by answering your questions in this first of a two-part Q&A, and we cover a lot of ground. From confusing lab results to hormone…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthFrom Belly Fat to Brain Fog: The Top Peptides, & Hormones Helping Women in Menopause with Dr. Aleksandra Gajer
What's really driving the sudden belly fat, brain fog, and sleep chaos so many women hit in midlife? And why do the usual "eat less, move more" solutions stop…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthHair Loss, Chin Whiskers & More: How to Avoid the Not-So-Pretty Side Effects of Testosterone HRT for Women
Are you curious about the buzz surrounding testosterone therapy for women, but wondering about the side effects? In this episode, we dive deep into the world…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthThe Surprising Root Cause of the Dreaded 3 A.M. Wake-Up—And the Fix No One Told You About
Are you one of those people who wakes up at 3 A.M. and can't fall back asleep? Have you ever wondered if there's a deeper reason behind those late-night…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthThe Most Asked HRT Questions of 2025 — Answered by Karen (a.k.a. The Ones She Hears 10,000 Times a Year)
Curious about the future of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and its impact on menopause? This episode features my answers to the most common HRT questions of…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthReverse Dieting, Metabolic Recovery, and the Real Way to Fix Your Fat Loss Plateaus with Philip Pape
Are you struggling with weight loss despite following a strict diet? Ever wondered if eating more could actually help you lose weight? Join us in this episode…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthTesofensine: The Next Big Weight Loss Compound That Boosts Dopamine, Burns Fat and Lights up the Midlife Brain
Ready to hear about a new revolutionary weight loss strategy tailored for midlife women? Ever wondered how cutting-edge peptides and hormones can transform…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthThe Forgotten Molecule That 98% of Women Lose in Midlife—And How It Can Revive Your Libido, Energy & Glow with Cathy Eason
Curious about the molecule that's been dubbed the "molecule of energy?" Ever wonder how it impacts women's health, especially during midlife? Join us as we…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthMenopause Besties Q&A: Hormone Testing, Progesterone Truths, Late-Start HRT & More with Zora Benhamou
Are you curious about the mysteries of menopause and how to navigate this transformative life stage with confidence? In this Q&A episode, we sit down with Zora…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthBeyond Estrogen & Progesterone: The Hidden Hormones That Transform Aging
Learning how to harness the power of the lesser-known hormones is an important part in your overall hormone health. Dr. Thierry Hertoghe joins today to discuss…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthThis Is Your Bones on HRT: How Estrogen, Progesterone & Testosterone Protect—and Why Cycling HRT May Be the Secret to Stronger Bones with Dr. Doug Lucas
Are your bones as strong as they could be? In this episode, Dr. Doug Lucas, a renowned orthopedic surgeon turned hormone specialist, dives deep into the world…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthIrregular Periods in Perimenopause: What's Normal, What's Not, and How HRT Really Plays In
Are you baffled by the rollercoaster of irregular periods during perimenopause? Wondering why your cycle seems to have a mind of its own, even when you're on…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthThe Period Brain: PMS, PMDD & the Scary Truth About Birth Control
Curious about how your hormones influence your mood, libido, and relationships? Dr. Sarah Hill, a leading evolutionary psychologist, is here to unravel the…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthBeauty Without Toxins: The Alitura Story with Andy Hnilo
How did a near-fatal accident could lead to a groundbreaking skincare revolution? Discover Andy Hnilo's inspiring journey from tragedy to triumph as he…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthHot Topics in Menopause: Round Table with The Meno Besties
Are you ready to unravel the mysteries of menopause with a sprinkle of fun and a dose of expertise? Join us for a lively roundtable where Dr. Fiona Lovely…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthPart 2 The Deepest Hormone Dive Yet: Genetics, Detox & Root Causes of Imbalance & More with Dr. Liz Bartman
Want to unlock the secrets of hormonal health during menopause? Curious about how hormone replacement therapy interacts with histamine sensitivity? Part 2 of…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthPart 1: The Deepest Hormone Dive Yet: Genetics, Detox & Root Causes of Imbalance & More with Dr. Liz Bartman
Are you ready to unravel the mysteries of hormones and their profound effects on your health? How do hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthProgesterone HRT Sensitivity & PMDD – When "The Chill Pill" Isn't So Chill
Are you or someone you know grappling with unexpected mood swings or unexplained anxiety? Could progesterone, often touted as "nature's chill pill," be the…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthFrom Neck Skin to Miracle Molecules: The Anti-Aging Skin Care Secrets No One Talks About with Amitay Eschel
Curious about the truths behind anti-aging skincare? What if you could unlock the secrets to timeless skin without falling for industry hype? Join us as Amitay…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: Menopause as a Brain Event: Rethinking the Change with Dr. Fiona Lovely
Dr. Fiona Lovely is a women's health expert with specialties in functional medicine, functional neurology and restorative endocrinology. She has lectured on…
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STOP Using Ozempic (GLP1's) the Wrong Way: Top Tips for Crushing It on Weight Loss Peptides with Karen Martel and Jessica Brennan
Jessica Brennan, started in the fitness industry 10 years ago as a fitness instructor and personal trainer, realized early on that achieving health goals went…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthThe Hidden Cause of Fatigue, Burnout, and Brain Fog (From Toxic Load to Breast Implant Illness) with Michele Scarlet
Have you ever wondered if your constant fatigue, burnout, or brain fog might be more than just a busy schedule? Could hidden environmental toxins be affecting…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthStarting HRT More Than 10 Years After Menopause: What the Science Really Says
Are you or someone you know experiencing menopause symptoms even a decade later? Could modern hormone replacement therapy be the solution you've been searching…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: Are You a Grey Area Drinker? Find Out!
In today's Quick Hits blast from the past: Sarah Rusbatch is a certified Women's Health and Wellbeing Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and a…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthWomen & Microdosing: The Mushroom That Rewires Your Brain
Curious about the potential of psilocybin for women's health? What if the secret to breaking free from harmful habits lies in a psychedelic compound? Join us…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthProgesterone, Patches & Night Sweats: Your Top HRT Questions Answered with The Meno Besties
This episode is a juicy one, my friends! I joined my incredible meno bestie, Zora Benhamou, for a listener Q&A on her podcast Hack My Age—and we're tackling…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: Frustration to Fulfillment: Overcoming Female Sexual Dysfunction with HRT with Deb Mathews
In today's Quick Hits blast from the past: Dr. Deb Matthews also known as, The Happy Hormones Doctor, is a best-selling author, international speaker…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthThe Other Side of Testosterone: Breast Cancer Protection, Brain Gains & Benefits No One Talks About with Christine Farrell
Are you ready to uncover the hidden benefits of testosterone for women? Why is this hormone, often associated with men, crucial for women's health? Join us as…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthWhat Comes First? Detox, Gut, Diet or Hormone Therapy?
Are you navigating the complexities of midlife hormonal changes? Wondering if you should start with a detox, gut health, or hormone replacement therapy? This…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: The Best Ways to Use Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy With Dr. Felice Gersh
In today's Quick Hits blast from the past: As Medical Director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, Dr. Gersh focuses on understanding women's innate…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthReclaiming Intimacy, Power, and Pleasure in Midlife with Dr. Danielle Harel and Celeste Hirschman
Are you ready to rediscover the spark of intimacy in midlife? Ever wondered how societal norms might be holding you back from fully embracing your desires?…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: Nitty Gritty on How to Transform Your Body Through Weightlifting with Philip Pape
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQ&A With Karen: Hormonal Bloating, Breakthrough Bleeding, Adverse Reactions to Progesterone , When to Change Your HRT Regime, Tirzepatide for Short Term Weight Loss, Peptide Calculations and More!
Are you navigating the stormy seas of menopause? Wondering how to tackle bloating and breakthrough bleeding? Curious about the mysteries of hormone therapy and…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthThe Magnesium Masterclass: The Mineral Every Woman Should Be Replacing With Wade T. Lightheart
Are you aware of the incredible power of magnesium? Believe it or not, this mighty mineral can transform women's health, boost brain function, and balance…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQ&A With Karen: TRT Side Effects, Stubborn Weight, Fibroids & Estrogen, Timing Effects of HRT, Post 10 Years HRT Use, Period Cramps, Progesterone Troches and More!
Get ready for another insightful Q&A episode featuring your questions! Curious about hormone health and its impact on your well-being? Ever wondered why…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: The Dark Side of Estrogen: Managing Environmental Xenoestrogen Toxicity with Julie Donaldson
Welcome to Quick Hits: Blasts from The Past. Join Karen as she explores her podcast archives, offering you short, impactful excerpts from standout episodes. In…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthPrep Like a Pro: HRT, Peptides & Nutrition Hacks to Crush Surgery Recovery and Combat Osteoarthritis in Menopause with Zora Benhamou
Curious about how estrogen affects your joint health during menopause? Ever wondered if there's a link between biohacking and managing osteoarthritis? In this…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthQuick Hits: Separating Fact from Fiction: Everything You Need to Know About The Weight Loss Medications Ozempic (Semaglutide) and Monjauro (Tirzepatide)
In this quick hits episode, you are going to hear a clip from my most downloaded episode to date! I take a deep dive into the world of GLP-1s, the…
The Hormone Solution | Menopause, Perimenopause, & Women's Midlife HealthWhy Am I Still Bleeding on HRT? Breakthrough Bleeding & Irregular Cycles Explained
Are you curious about how hormone replacement therapy can impact your menstrual cycle during perimenopause and menopause? Ever wondered why some women…